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Few handguns have shaped American shooting culture the way the Colt Government Model has. When you hold one, you’re picking up a design that has stayed relevant for more than a century. The balance, ...

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the legendary M1911 single-action semiautomatic pistol and its .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge, it became the U.S. Armed Forces’ standard-issue ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W ...

Across the span of the past century, give or take a couple of years, the Colt Government Model 1911 .45ACP pistol may well be the most copied pistol design to date. At present you can get some version ...

In my latest firearms adventure, I tested a Colt 04012XSE Commander, a 4.25-inch barrel version of the M1911 style .45 ACP handgun. My Commander shot well, handled well and was equally at home for ...

When discussing the .45 ACP, it’s difficult to ignore its past. It’s a cartridge used in large wars, from World War I to Vietnam, and made history as a round that could bring danger to a stop in its ...

In today’s market, fans of large-caliber pistols will eventually find themselves considering the 10mm vs .45 ACP, but which of these is really best for your needs? The .45 ACP has enjoyed a long ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: In reality, the Glock 21 is actually one of the best, and most affordable, .45 ACP pistols on the market. The Glock 21 carries thirteen rounds in a double stack ...

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...